Heavy rain to hit NSW ski fields as fog blankets south-east Queensland

Thick fog descended on Brisbane on Thursday morning, and weather warnings have been issued for heavy rain and wind in parts of NSW and Victoria. Photograph: RACQ/Twitter

Heavy rain and storms are predicted to hit New South Wales, which could wipe out snow cover in the alpine region and add to the flood risk in the state’s south-east.

It comes as heavy fog blanketed south-east Queensland on Thursday morning, causing flight delays.